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Philander Smith to receive $7 million in federal funds for nursing, health education programs

NWA Online 17 Mar 2026
Philander Smith University will receive $7 million in federal funding to support its programs in nursing and other health care professions ... .
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Another journalist heads for the Great Blue Skies

Mail Guardian South Africa 12 Mar 2026
tributes have poured in from across the media and the arts and culture world for renowned comedian and storyteller Soli Philander, whose work bridged communities and illuminated the many identities that shape South Africa.
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South Africa bids farewell to Soli Philander: Funeral details announced

Independent online (SA) 08 Mar 2026
South Africans will soon have an opportunity to say their final goodbye to veteran entertainer Soli Philander, whose funeral arrangements have now been officially announced following his death earlier this week.
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Celebrity news round-up: Soli Philander tributes and Diddy’s early release

Independent online (SA) 06 Mar 2026
Tributes pour in for veteran entertainer Soli Philander. The South African entertainment industry is in mourning the loss of South African comedian, actor and storyteller Soli Philander, who died at age 65.
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News24 | Comedian and actor Soli Philander dies at 65

News24 05 Mar 2026
Comedian and actor Soli Philander has died at the age of 65 ... .
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Soli Philander, beloved South African entertainer and storyteller, dies at 65

Mail Guardian South Africa 05 Mar 2026
Actor, comedian, playwright and television presenter Soli Philander has died at the age of 65 after battling cancer ... Born Silamour Philander on 19 January 1961 in Elsies River on the Cape Flats, he developed a passion for performance at an early age.
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Veteran entertainer Soli Philander dies at 65

Independent online (SA) 05 Mar 2026
SA comedian, actor and storyteller Soli Philander has died ... Philander, of Elsies River, became widely known through television shows such as Liriekeraai and the SA version of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, where he appeared as a presenter.
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Soli Philander's legacy: Fellow entertainers honour a South African legend

Independent online (SA) 05 Mar 2026
South Africa is mourning the loss of beloved entertainer Soli Philander, who has died at the age of 65 ... “For decades, Soli Philander brought laughter, insight and warmth to audiences everywhere in our country.”.
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Minister Gayton McKenzie pays tribute to Soli Philander (Government of the Republic of South Africa)

Public Technologies 05 Mar 2026
I learnt with deep sadness tonight of the passing of Soli Philander, one of South Africa's most beloved entertainers, storytellers and cultural voices. For decades, Soli Philander brought laughter, ...
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